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How do you think of Villanova Univ?
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Programs I'm a phD-BA, I want to get a phD-physics degree
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Physics curriculum w/out linear algebra?
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Choose Between Physics & Mechanical Engineering: Advice from Experienced People
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My Grades & Future: What to Do Now?
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Summer Research Programs in Materials Science and/or Physics
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Can You Transition Between Chemistry and Physics Careers?
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Schools Is taking trigonometry and college algebra at the same time a bad idea?
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Will a B in Basic Math Affect My Chances at Math REUs and Grad Schools?
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Programs What should I fill my schedule with? Math major? Some minors? Some BS classes?
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Is There a Mathematical Physics Degree?
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Letter and improvement on Algebra recovery
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Schools Postdocs in a university without a physics graduate program?
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Can I Still Become a Physicist with a Felony on My Record?
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Electrical Engineering After Physics Background
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Inability to memorize anything-starting to haunt me
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SOP Review: MS Applied Statistics
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Schools College math requirements for non-science majors
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Will I lose my maths abilities after graduating?
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Likelyhood of getting a fellowship as an undergrad?
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Academic Dismissal Help: Advice for Struggling Engineering Student
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Programs Getting into biophysics grad without biophysics major
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Geometrical algebra in theoretical physics
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MHB Professionally or Passionately, years from now...Where do you see yourself?
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Schools Good Schools for Physics/Astronomy
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What classes should I take for the spring semester?
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Is balancing full-time work and school while pursuing a CS degree manageable?
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Computer or electrical engineering-electroptics
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What's the most active field of physics nowadays?
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Schools Doing a PSM in Nanoscience before applying to Ph.D at top schools
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Studying Gearing Up For Calculus 2: Need Advice!
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Should I Choose Math or Physics for My MS Program?
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Why is intro physics difficult for me?
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Schools How is the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Physics Program?
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An Introduction to Thermal Physics by Schroder - any thoughts
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Most important math classes for physics?
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When did you guys really start to understand linear algebra?
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Schools High School Student Preparing for College
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About to Graduate in the UK - Questions on UK+EU Masters
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How useful is mathematical proof as a mechanical engineer?
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Will getting a B.S. in physics give you all the information you need to know?
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Schools Not Getting Into Graduate School, What now?
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Is Optics Necessary for Physics Majors?
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Courses A Course Plan to Master General Relativity
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Where can I learn real analysis and proving online?
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Schools Maximizing Grad School Chances with Cosmology Focus
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Schools Preparing for college in high school.
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Schools Can we talk about graduate school?
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Schools What schools accept mid level Physics GRE scores?
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I am VERY interested in Electrical Engineering where do I start?
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Schools PGRE - A message to undergrads from physics grad school.
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Is There an Astrobites Equivalent for Physics?
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So How do I get Research Level good?
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Do Freshman Grades Really Matter?
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Maximizing Study Time: Tips for Nailing Science Exams in High School
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Testing What are my chances of getting into a PhD program with a poor Physics GRE score?
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Schools HORRIBLE PGRE score, 4.0 GPA - Grad School a Possibility?
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Difference between Intermediate Dynamics / Mechanics?
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Calculus 1 (I'm taking the class in a week.)
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Should I Work Out Every Problem in the Book?
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Slope and Deflection of a Simply Supported Beam
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Practices Questions on Quantum Mechanics
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Programs Major in physics to be an engineer while working full time?
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Terrible PGRE score. Address this in personal statement?
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What are some potential long-term physics projects for a high school student?
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Science Education Video Series: Think About
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Pick the easiest module from QM, EM or Relativity.
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Considering a PhD in EE: Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Focus?
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Programs Is it possible for a geophysics major to get into astronomy/physics research?
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Engineering or Medicine: Which Path Should I Choose for University?
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Schools Does University Ranking Impact Post-Graduate Studies?
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Does going from 910 to 790 raise a flag?
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Did bad in undergrad EM. retake or directly go to grad EM?
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How best to prepare for QM next semester.
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Problems with a humanistic background
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Should I talk about funding in my statement of purpose
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Another PGRE post: be happy with percentile or retake?
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Programs Deciding between Applied Math and Math as my second Major?
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Schools Picking universities - finding it difficult
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Nuclear/Particle Physics & Group Theory: Understanding the Benefits
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What is the correct reading order for these topics in mathematics?
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Schools What do you think is needed to get full tuition at your average university?
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Struggling in Computer Science? Get Expert Advice to Improve Your Scores!"
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Schools Would someone be willing to read my statement for graduate school applications?
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Questions on Object Oriented Programming
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I really decision about dropping out of graduate program
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Electrician to Electrical Engineer
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Best way to prepare for Linear Algebra?
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Which should i take, solid state or stat mech?
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Should i continue my studies in the field of physics?
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MHB What courses are included in a rigorous mathematics curriculum for a scientist?
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Should the average undergrad be able to solve most of Griffiths' QM problems?
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Is there any point in getting an AA?
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How to Address a Past Dismissal Due to Mental Health in a Graduate School SOP?
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Programs Which Mathematics Major Should I Choose for Applied Physics?
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Software engineering instead of mechanical engineering
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Programs Does a C in physics 1 Mechanics look bad for an engineering major?
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Job Opportunities in Astrophysics/astronomy vs. Aero/Mech Engineering
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Failed GRE and Burnout in Astronomy: What Are My Next Steps?
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Thermodynamics with statistical mechanics pedagogy question
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